Vice-Presidente de Logística Norte-Americana

• Provide strategic leadership for global export operations across the North American region (US, Canada and Mexico) and import operations into the US. • Direct a high-performing team of logistics professionals, from analysts to senior logistics managers, overseeing both operational execution and procurement strategy. • Own and execute all international logistics sourcing and procurement initiatives, including contract negotiations, RFPs, and supplier relationship management. • Develop and implement a comprehensive 2—3-year logistics strategy focused on network optimization, cost efficiency, and carbon footprint reduction. • Build and maintain tactical and operational logistics plans based on volume forecasts, ensuring adequate capacity, infrastructure, and resource alignment. • Lead the design and selection of strategic consolidation hubs for global direct material flows to streamline distribution and improve delivery performance. • Drive enhanced PO-level visibility from order placement through final delivery using integrated systems and real-time tracking tools. • Oversee the qualifications, selection, and ongoing performance management of logistics providers. • Partner with best-in-class logistics providers who align with organizational goals for quality, innovation, and sustainability. • Collaborate closely with trade compliance and regional logistics teams to ensure end-to-end alignment and regulatory adherence. • Define performance targets and KPIs for logistics and procurement teams, tracking and reporting on service, cost, and savings performance. • Lead continuous improvement initiatives, identifying and implementing process enhancements to drive operational excellence. • Deliver monthly reporting on financial performance, including cost savings achievements, procurement impact, and budget adherence. • Foster a culture of development and growth, coaching team members to ensure long-term success and succession planning across logistics and procurement functions. Success means being a team player • Strong Negotiation Skills • Strong written and oral communication skills • Strong analytical and planning skills • Strong working knowledge of supply chain processes, transportation About the Candidate We are looking for a leader that takes results personally, acting with accountability and transparency. You embrace change and thrive working with a high level of independence in a continuously evolving environment. You are great at building cross-functional relationships and credibility with business leaders, your teams, external stakeholders and peers. You communicate and engage across your stakeholders delivering impactful messages, negotiating with complex variables, and influencing outcomes. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field • 8+ years of experience in Logistics Procurement and Supply Chain Management with hands-on experience in freight management • Experience managing direct reports • Some Travel required